What kind of wrench do I need for a Hei conversion?
What kind of wrench do I need for a Hei conversion?
A special 9/16″ offset wrench is available for this if you have a hard time reaching the bolt with a regular wrench. With the bolt loose, slide the hold-down tab back away from the distributor and pull the distributor straight up out of the engine.
How do you remove a HEI distributor from a Chevy?
Soak with penetrating oil and work carefully to avoid damaging the bushings. With the shaft out, the pick-up coil and pole piece assembly can be removed by carefully removing the snap ring from the upper end of the bushing. Once the distributor is fully dis-assembled, thoroughly clean everything.
What are the benefits of converting a GM points distributor to Hei?
With the exception of firewall clearance problems in various vehicles, this should apply to swapping most any GM points type distributor to HEI. Some benefits from the HEI swap include reduced maintenance, easier starting, and often a small improvement in gas mileage.
What kind of distributor do I need for a computer controlled engine?
Computer controlled engines used a 7-pin module When replacing a points distributor, you should use a distributor with the 4-pin module. You could also use a distributor with a 5-pin module and replace the module with a 4-pin one. That would require plugging the extra hole in the housing where the connector for the knock sensor wiring used to be.
What kind of distributor does a Chevy 350 Hei have?
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How do you hook up a HEI distributor?
The easiest way to do it (and the way I did mine) is to find a connection on the back side of the ignition switch that has 12V when the key is in the “start” AND in the “run” position. Make up a 12 gauge wire with an in-line 20 amp fuse. Connect that wire from the ignition switch directly to the BAT position on the HEI.
Where does the ignition wire go on a Hei?
The below diagram shows a 20gauge ignition wire goes to the + post of the coil (which the HEI does away with) then to the “R” terminal on the starter solenoid. Isn’t a 20gauge wire too small for 12v?
What is the HEI distributor wiring diagram for a 1980 Chevy?
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